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QEGS Dance Curriculum Maps




In Dance and Drama we QUESTION how to create and develop performance, and improve our work. We EXPLORE our own and others ideas to create performances to help improve our ideas and understand techniques. We GIVE performances to demonstrate our knowledge of skills and our opinions to refine our own, and others work. As a result, we SUCCEED as confident independent learners who are creative and expressive.

QEGS Year 7 Dance Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Introduction to Dance Introduction to Dance Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Street Dance Street Dance
Key concepts/ideas Improvisational skills introducing students to the six basic body actions exploring simple choreographic devices and the ASDR principles Improvisational skills introducing students to the six basic body actions exploring simple choreographic devices and the ASDR principles Learn a sequence to develop physical and interpretative skills for performance to a live audience Learn a sequence to develop physical and interpretative skills for performance to a live audience Exploration of different types of urban dance to choreograph own routine incorporating motif and motif development Exploration of different types of urban dance to choreograph own routine incorporating motif and motif development
Key skills Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal process Performance Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal process Performance Physical skills Interpretative skills Rehearsal process Performance Physical skills Interpretative skills Rehearsal process Performance Improvisation Physical skills Choreography Rehearsal process Interpretative skills Performance Improvisation Physical skills Choreography Rehearsal process Interpretative skills Performance
Key terms/vocab Action, space, dynamics, relationships, formations, levels, six basic body actions (jump, turn, gesture, stillness, transference of weight, travel), canon, unison, improvisation, choreography, performance Action, space, dynamics, relationships, formations, levels, six basic body actions (jump, turn, gesture, stillness, transference of weight, travel), canon, unison, improvisation, choreography, performance Accuracy, core body strength, balance, extension, focus, energy, timing, spacing, pathways, repetition, projection, stamina, rehearsal, canon, unison, performance Accuracy, core body strength, balance, extension, focus, energy, timing, spacing, pathways, repetition, projection, stamina, rehearsal, canon, unison, performance Action, space, dynamics, relationships, formations, levels, pathways, urban dance (street, whacking, body popping, break dancing) canon, unison, symmetry, contrast, improvisation, choreography, performance Action, space, dynamics, relationships, formations, levels, pathways, urban dance (street, whacking, body popping, break dancing) canon, unison, symmetry, contrast, improvisation, choreography, performance
Independent learning/wider reading Independent learning project: Explore the roles and responsibilities of a choreographer. Produce a case study of a professional practitioner Independent learning project: Explore the roles and responsibilities of a choreographer. Produce a case study of a professional practitioner Independent learning project: Explore the musical theatre genre and the roles of those involved. Produce a cast study on one professional production. Independent learning project: Explore the musical theatre genre and the roles of those involved. Produce a cast study on one professional production. Independent learning project: Research different urban dance styles and create a presentation of the developments, key features and professional practitioners Independent learning project: Research different urban dance styles and create a presentation of the developments, key features and professional practitioners
Assessment Formative assessment: review application of key skills and techniques to improvisational work towards composition Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills, performance of composition Formative assessment: review application of key skills and techniques to improvisational work towards composition Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills, performance of composition Formative assessment: review development and application of physical and interpretative skills through rehearsal process Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of physical and interpretative skills and final performance of material Formative assessment: review development and application of physical and interpretative skills through rehearsal process Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of physical and interpretative skills and final performance of material Formative assessment: application stylistic qualities and inclusion of key features through choreography and rehearsal process Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of stylistic qualities of dance style and appropriate use of choreographic devices Formative assessment: application stylistic qualities and inclusion of key features through choreography and rehearsal process Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of stylistic qualities of dance style and appropriate use of choreographic devices
Careers links/Future Learning Role of the choreographer and the choreographic process to create dance material Role of the choreographer and the choreographic process to create dance material Role and responsibilities of the dancer and working in the performing arts industry Role and responsibilities of the dancer and working in the performing arts industry Interrelationships between dancers and choreographers when working in the performing arts industry Interrelationships between dancers and choreographers when working in the performing arts industry

QEGS Year 8 Dance Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Consequences Consequences Choreography to music stimuli Choreography to music stimuli Street Dance: Professional Repertoire Street Dance: Professional Repertoire
Key concepts/ideas Improvisational skills introducing students to the concepts of contemporary dance. Exploring range of movement working with a prop developing choreographic skills. Improvisational skills introducing students to the concepts of contemporary dance. Exploring range of movement working with a prop developing choreographic skills. Improvisational skills introducing students to using a range of musical stimuli to develop composition, exploring dance music relationships. Improvisational skills introducing students to using a range of musical stimuli to develop composition, exploring dance music relationships. Exploration of professional repertoire incorporating own choreography of urban styles. Exploration of professional repertoire incorporating own choreography of urban styles.
Key skills Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal process Analysis Performance Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal process Analysis Performance Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal process Analysis Performance Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal process Analysis Performance Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal process Analysis Performance Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal process Analysis Performance
Key terms/vocab Sequence, timing, pace, levels, balance, strength, extension, focus, tension, action, space, dynamics, canon, unison, improvisation, choreography, accuracy Sequence, timing, pace, levels, balance, strength, extension, focus, tension, action, space, dynamics, canon, unison, improvisation, choreography, accuracy Stimulus, improvisation, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, action, space (pathways, formations, levels), relationships (lead and follow, counterpoint), motif development (fragmentation, chance), focus, extension, tension Stimulus, improvisation, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, action, space (pathways, formations, levels), relationships (lead and follow, counterpoint), motif development (fragmentation, chance), focus, extension, tension Repertoire, repetition, artistic intention, improvisation, action, space (formations, levels), dynamics, relationships (call and response, unison, counterpoint), urban dance (whacking, body popping, street, break), energy, tension, focus, extension Repertoire, repetition, artistic intention, improvisation, action, space (formations, levels), dynamics, relationships (call and response, unison, counterpoint), urban dance (whacking, body popping, street, break), energy, tension, focus, extension
Independent learning/wider reading Independent learning project. Independent learning project. Independent learning project: Research different music genres. Write a report about one type of genre and some examples you could use to dance to. Independent learning project: Research different music genres. Write a report about one type of genre and some examples you could use to dance to. Independent learning project: Guided research project of the professional work Emancipation of Expressionism. Independent learning project: Guided research project of the professional work Emancipation of Expressionism.
Assessment Formative assessment: review application of key skills and techniques for repertoire and range of control of technical skills Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills, performance of composition Formative assessment: review application of key skills and techniques for repertoire and range of control of technical skills Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills, performance of composition Formative assessment: review application of dance music relationships and choreographic skills Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills, performance skills of composition Formative assessment: review application of dance music relationships and choreographic skills Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills, performance skills of composition Formative assessment: review application of motif and motif development Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of motif development, performance of motif and motif development Formative assessment: review application of motif and motif development Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of motif development, performance of motif and motif development
Careers links/Future Learning Role of the choreographer, responsibilities of the dancer and rehearsal process Role of the choreographer, responsibilities of the dancer and rehearsal process Role of the musical director, interrelationships with the choreographer Role of the musical director, interrelationships with the choreographer Responsibilities of the dancer and choreographer and interrelationships Responsibilities of the dancer and choreographer and interrelationships

QEGS Year 9 Dance Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Musical Theatre Cheer Challenge Musical Theatre Cheer Challenge Professional Repertoire: Nutcracker! Professional Repertoire: Nutcracker! Group Choreography Project Group Choreography Project
Key concepts/ideas Exploration of set material and development incorporating choreographic techniques and group contact work. Exploration of set material and development incorporating choreographic techniques and group contact work. Exploration of professional repertoire and development through choreographic techniques and lifts in contact work. Exploration of professional repertoire and development through choreographic techniques and lifts in contact work. Practical exploration and development of group choreography using street dance styles in response to a brief, recording progress and changes to work through digital logbook Practical exploration and development of group choreography using street dance styles in response to a brief, recording progress and changes to work through digital logbook
Key skills Analysis Choreography Rehearsal Analysis Choreography Rehearsal Physical Interpretative Technical Performance Analytical skills Physical skills Interpretative skills Choreography skills Contact improvisation skills Rehearsal process Performance Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal Analysis Performance Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal Analysis Performance
Key terms/vocab Accuracy, core body strength, balance, extension, focus, energy, timing, spacing, pathways, formations, repetition, projection, stamina, rehearsal, canon, unison, counter-point, weight-bearing, symmetry Accuracy, core body strength, balance, extension, focus, energy, timing, spacing, pathways, formations, repetition, projection, stamina, rehearsal, canon, unison, counter-point, weight-bearing, symmetry Accuracy, timing, dynamic range (energy, attack, tension, strength) spacial awareness (pathways, formations, levels) balance, core strength, focus, timing, stamina, compliment/contrast, communication, interpretation, analysis Accuracy, timing, dynamic range (energy, attack, tension, strength) spacial awareness (pathways, formations, levels) balance, core strength, focus, timing, stamina, compliment/contrast, communication, interpretation, analysis Improvisation, stimuli/stimulus, brief, digital logbook, choreographic devices (retrograde, fragment, highlights, climax), rehearsal process, relationships (action/reaction, lead and follow, counterpoint, compliment/contrast, symmetry), technical and performance qualities, communication, analyse, artistic intention, target audience Improvisation, stimuli/stimulus, brief, digital logbook, choreographic devices (retrograde, fragment, highlights, climax), rehearsal process, relationships (action/reaction, lead and follow, counterpoint, compliment/contrast, symmetry), technical and performance qualities, communication, analyse, artistic intention, target audience
Independent learning/wider reading Independent learning: Research different cheer squads and typical tricks and formations they use in group work to incorporate into choreography. Independent learning: Research different cheer squads and typical tricks and formations they use in group work to incorporate into choreography. Independent learning: Source different images of stereotypical bikers and formations they ride in to use in choreography work. Independent learning: Source different images of stereotypical bikers and formations they ride in to use in choreography work. Independent learning: research street dance styles, images and dance companies to incorporate material into own work Independent learning: research street dance styles, images and dance companies to incorporate material into own work
Assessment Formative assessment: review of development and application of physical and interpretative skills through rehearsal process of set material Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills, physical and interpretative skills for final performance Formative assessment: review of development and application of physical and interpretative skills through rehearsal process of set material Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills, physical and interpretative skills for final performance Formative assessment: review of development and application of physical and interpretative skills through rehearsal process of professional repertoire Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills to convey meaning through interpretative skills in performance Formative assessment: review of development and application of physical and interpretative skills through rehearsal process of professional repertoire Summative assessment: rehearsal process, application of choreographic skills to convey meaning through interpretative skills in performance Formative assessment: exploration of choreographic devices and relationships in response to the brief Summative assessment: application of choreographic and performance skills to convey artistic intentions Formative assessment: exploration of choreographic devices and relationships in response to the brief Summative assessment: application of choreographic and performance skills to convey artistic intentions
Careers links/Future Learning Role and responsibilities of performer working in a cheer leading company compared to those in musical theatre Role and responsibilities of performer working in a cheer leading company compared to those in musical theatre Role and responsibilities of a performer and choreographer when working with a professional company Role and responsibilities of a performer and choreographer when working with a professional company Roles and responsibilities within a dance company to generate material for performance from a brief Roles and responsibilities within a dance company to generate material for performance from a brief

QEGS Year 10 Dance Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts Industry Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Performance Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts Industry Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Performance INTERNAL ASSESSMENT Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts Industry Component 3: Improvisation
Key concepts/ideas Investigation and analysis of three different dance styles and professional works Development of dance technique through the reproduction of repertoire as a performer Investigation and analysis of three different dance styles and professional works Development of dance technique through the reproduction of repertoire as a performer Investigation and analysis of three different dance styles and professional works Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal Performance
Key skills Research Analysis Evaluation Explanation Presentation Performance Physical Technical Interpretative Musicality Target setting Research Analysis Evaluation Explanation Presentation Performance Physical Technical Interpretative Musicality Target setting Analysis Evaluation Research Analysis Evaluation Explanation Presentation Improvisation, stimuli/stimulus, choreographic devices (retrograde, fragment, highlights, climax), rehearsal process, relationships (action/reaction, lead and follow, counterpoint, compliment/contrast, symmetry), physical skills, interpretative skills, rehearsal process, performance
Key terms/vocab Dance styles Creative stylistic qualities Purpose and influence Roles and responsibilities Choreographic process Rehearsal process Production process Interrelationships Design aspects: lighting, set, costume Physical skills (see specification) Technical skills (see specification) Interpretative skills (see specification) Rehearsal process Stylistic qualities Purpose and intention Dynamics Spacial awareness Performance qualities Dance styles Creative stylistic qualities Purpose and influence Roles and responsibilities Choreographic process Rehearsal process Production process Interrelationships Design aspects: lighting, set, costume Physical skills (see specification) Technical skills (see specification) Interpretative skills (see specification) Rehearsal process Stylistic qualities Purpose and intention Dynamics Spacial awareness Performance qualities Dance styles Creative stylistic qualities Purpose and influence Roles and responsibilities Choreographic process Rehearsal process Production process Interrelationships Design aspects: lighting, set, costume Completion of written work in lesson to be put into portfolio
Independent learning/wider reading Completion of written work in lesson to be put into portfolio Physical skills (see specification) Technical skills (see specification) Interpretative skills (see specification) Rehearsal process Stylistic qualities Purpose and intention Dynamics Spacial awareness Performance qualities Completion of written work in lesson to be put into portfolio Completion of portfolio towards submission of coursework Completion of written work in lesson to be put into portfolio Formative assessment: exploration of choreographic devices and relationships to create material Summative assessment: application of choreographic devices and relationships to develop material
Assessment Formative assessment: completion of set tasks towards standard of coursework Summative assessment: review of tasks and level of written work in line with criteria Formative assessment: development of technical skills and musicality Summative assessment: application of skills and techniques for performance Formative assessment: completion of set tasks towards standard of coursework Summative assessment: review of tasks and level of written work in line with criteria Formative assessment: development of physical and interpretative skills; review of individual tasks for portfolio Summative assessment: application of skills and techniques for performance; submission of coursework Submission of PSA component 2 assignment Formative assessment: completion of set tasks towards standard of coursework Summative assessment: review of tasks and level of written work in line with criteria Formative assessment: exploration of choreographic devices and relationships to create material Summative assessment: application of choreographic devices and relationships to develop material
Careers links/Future Learning Roles and responsibilities in the Performing Arts industry Responsibilities of the dancer Roles and responsibilities in the Performing Arts industry Responsibilities of the dancer Roles and responsibilities in the Performing Arts industry Choreographic process to develop material for performance in response to a stimuli

QEGS Year 11 Dance Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts Industry INTERNAL ASSESSMENT Component 3: Improvisation mock Component 3: External Examination: Group choreography
Key concepts/ideas Pearson Set Assignment: Investigation and analysis of one professional work Exploration of choreographic devices and relationships from a range of stimuli to develop material Develop workshop performance in response to a brief and explain the creative process to the stimulus and evaluate the final performance
Key skills Research Analysis Evaluation Explanation Presentation Improvisation Choreography Rehearsal Performance Improvisation Planning Choreography Rehearsal Performance Explain Analyse and evaluate
Key terms/vocab Dance styles Creative stylistic qualities Purpose and influence Roles and responsibilities Choreographic process Rehearsal process Production process Interrelationships Design aspects: lighting, set, costume Improvisation, stimuli/stimulus, choreographic devices (retrograde, fragment, highlights, climax), rehearsal process, relationships (action/reaction, lead and follow, counterpoint, compliment/contrast, symmetry), physical skills, interpretative skills, rehearsal process, performance Exploration of ideas and discussion Selection of skills and techniques to create material Physical and interpretative skills Research and communication Analyse and evaluate processes and performance
Independent learning/wider reading Completion of written work in lesson to be put into portfolio Investigate stimuli for inspiration Investigate professional repertoire to inspire choreography
Assessment Formative assessment: completion of set tasks towards standard of coursework Summative assessment: review of tasks and level of written work in line with PSA criteria Submission of PSA component 1 assignment Formative assessment: exploration of choreographic devices and relationships to create material Summative assessment: application of choreographic devices and relationships to develop material Formative assessment: exploration of creative process and ideas in response to a brief; written analysis of process Summative assessment: completion of activities 1-4 from brief Completion of component 3 external assessment
Careers links/Future Learning Roles and responsibilities in the Performing Arts industry Choreographic process to develop material for performance in response to a stimuli Choreographic process and analysis to communicate artistic intention

QEGS Year 12 Dance Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Choreographic process and analysis to communicate artistic intention Unit 2 Developing Skills & Technique for Live Performance Unit 12 Contemporary Dance Technique Internal assessment Unit 2 Developing Skills & Technique for Live Performance Unit 1 Investigating Practitioners Practice Unit 2 Developing Skills & Technique for Live Performance Internal assessment
Key concepts/ideas Understanding of the development of contemporary dance technique through research and practical application Understanding the role of the performing and working in the Performing Arts industry Understanding of the development of contemporary dance technique through research and practical application Development and application of physical and interpretative skills working towards a performance (style 1) Investigation of professional practice analysing contextual factors and themes Development and application of physical and interpretative skills working towards a performance (style 2)
Key skills Research Personal management Technical development Rehearsal process Review and reflection Analysis Evaluation Explanation Review and reflection Research Personal management Technical development Rehearsal process Review and reflection Practical Rehearsal process Performance Personal management Investigation process Research Evaluation Analysis Conclusions Judgements Practical Rehearsal process Performance Personal management
Key terms/vocab Contemporary dance: early pioneers, later developments, and current developments Cunningham technique Graham technique Release based technique Bourne technique Performance roles Interrelationships Training and qualifications Employment opportunities Working conditions Lifestyle factors Practical skills Physical skills Interpretative skills Personal management Contemporary dance: early pioneers, later developments, and current developments Cunningham technique Graham technique Release based technique Bourne technique Performance roles Interrelationships Training and qualifications Employment opportunities Working conditions Lifestyle factors Practical skills Physical skills Interpretative skills Personal management Primary & secondary research Contextual factors Practitioners Relationships Performance styles Creative intentions Themes Bibliography Performance roles Interrelationships Training and qualifications Employment opportunities Working conditions Lifestyle factors Practical skills Physical skills Interpretative skills Personal management
Independent learning/wider reading Research contemporary dance techniques, practitioners, and repertoire towards presentation Prescribed reading list to support coursework Research contemporary dance techniques, practitioners, and repertoire towards presentation Prescribed reading list to support coursework Independent research tasks set to support investigation skills Prescribed reading list to support coursework
Assessment Formative assessment: review of research project and development of contemporary technique Summative assessment: completion of set tasks in assignment brief and application of contemporary dance features in style 1 Learning aim A: submission of presentation for assignment 2.1 Formative assessment: review of research project and development of contemporary technique Summative assessment: submission of presentation, portfolio, and performance Completion of assignment Learning aim B,C,D: submission of performance for assignment 2.2 Formative assessment: completion of investigation tasks in preparation for part A Summative assessment: expanded written task in preparation for part B Learning aim B,C,D: submission of performance for assignment 2.2
Careers links/Future Learning Understanding the development of dance and the roles of practitioners Working and surviving in the industry Understanding the development of dance and the roles of practitioners Responsibilities of a dancer Arts research and journalism Responsibilities of a dancer

QEGS Year 13 Dance Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Unit 3 Group Performance Workshop MOC Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Practice Unit 3: External examination Group Performance Workshop Unit 1: External examination Investigating Practitioners Practice
Key concepts/ideas Interpret and respond to a stimulus to create a group performance workshop Critical analysis of practitioners work relating to contextual factors and themes Interpret and respond to a stimulus to create a group performance workshop Part A of external assessment Part B supervised window
Key skills Research Collaboration & team work Personal management Communication Performance Investigation Research Evaluation Critical analysis Conclusions Judgements Research Collaboration & team work Personal management Communication Performance Research Consolidation Critical analysis
Key terms/vocab Types of stimulus Working process Workshop performance Personal management Primary & secondary research Contextual factors Constituent features Primary & secondary research Practitioners practice Performance styles Creative intentions Themes Bibliography types of stimulus Working process Workshop performance Personal management Primary & secondary research Contextual factors Constituent features Primary & secondary research Practitioners practice Performance styles Creative intentions Themes Bibliography
Independent learning/wider reading Research of texts and practitioners to support professional practices to use in composition Independent investigation of practitioners work and contextual factors Research of texts and practitioners to support professional practices to use in composition Independent investigation towards externally set task
Assessment Formative assessment: review of improvisation material and notes towards milestones Summative assessment: completion of milestone 1-4 and performance of composition Formative assessment: completion of part A (past paper) Summative assessment: completion of part B (past paper) Formative assessment: review of improvisation material and notes towards milestones Summative assessment: completion of milestone 1-4 and performance of composition Completion of unit 3 external assessment Learning aim AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4 submission of external assessment
Careers links/Future Learning Composition process in response to a stimulus to develop performance material Arts research and analytical writing Composition process in response to a stimulus to develop performance material Arts research and analytical writing